Discussion Activities
Discuss these questions with a partner or small group.
⏱️ Time and TomTom
• What does the passage say about how much time the average commuter wasted in 2015 (evening rush hour)?
• Besides wasting time, why is traffic congestion a serious problem?
😰 Effects on people and cities
• How can traffic jams affect drivers’ health or behaviour? What economic problems can they cause?
• Why might emergency services be affected by congestion?
🛣️ Engineering and taxes
• What engineering solutions does the text mention? What are two disadvantages or risks?
• What are possible effects of higher fuel taxes or road charges on different people?
🚌 Alternatives
• What are the pros and cons of cycling in cities, according to the passage?
• How does a park-and-ride system work? Who might find buses inconvenient or unsuitable?
🌍 Environment and conclusion
• How does congestion connect to fuel use, exhaust, and the greenhouse effect?
• Why does the writer say we should encourage alternative forms of transport?
Multiple Choice Quiz
Select the correct answer based on the reading passage.
Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences using words from the list below.
night • environment • ferries • engineering • exhaust
emergency • rage • TomTom • congestion • park-and-ride
True or False
Decide if the statements are True or False according to the passage.